Car comparison

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDIvsMini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Seat Leon III ST

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2015
VS

Mini Clubman (R55)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    122 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDIMiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,435kg3,164lb
1,230kg2,712lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,715kg3,781lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
72.2s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
65.9s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
32.0s
Calculated
31.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,535mm179in
3,958mm156in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,451mm57in
1,432mm56in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,547mm100in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance-
135mm5in
Trunk volume
587L
260L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
930L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
50L
CO2 emissions
122g/km
150g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDIMini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDIMiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.0 s
31.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
1,230 kg
2,712 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
226 km/h
140 mph
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI7.8 s
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.67.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6 and Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI and Mini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6: 1.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
226 km/h
140 mph
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.7 s
222 km/h
138 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
3,958 mm
155.8 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.8 s
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
MiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon III ST2.0 TDIMiniClubman (R55)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
3,958 mm
155.8 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 in
Range score
-
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
122 g/km
150 g/km
Trunk score
587 L
20.7 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDIMini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 327 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 28 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mini Clubman (R55) Cooper S 1.6

  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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